Culture news Cáceres curiosities: Spain's pick for European Capital of Culture 2031 The Extremaduran city is competing to become European Capital of Culture 2031. While the candidates are being judged, Euronews Culture takes a look at six curiosities in the city to understand the history, legends and attraction of its historic centre. 19/03/2026
Destinations Purpose-built capitals around the world From the modernist beauty of Brasília to the eerily empty Ciudad de la Paz, it’s time to add these planned cities to your pub quiz knowledge. 15/03/2026
Design Chilean Smiljan Radić Clarke wins top Pritzker Architecture Prize The Chilean master of modern design has finally been named as winner of the world's leading architecture award after his prize giving was delayed by disclosures about Tom Pritzker's links with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. 12/03/2026
Silk Road Adventures Where heritage meets contemporary craft and new creative voices In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Traditional craftsmanship continues to evolve through artisan studios, intimate house museums and revitalised cultural spaces, where heritage techniques intersect with modern design and inspire a new generation of makers. 10/03/2026
Spotlight Urban planning strategy outlines future development of a capital In partnership with World Urban Forum Urban planners and experts explain how Baku’s Master Plan 2040 aims to reshape the capital through polycentric development, green corridors and vibrant community spaces, balancing sustainability, economic growth and the preservation of the city’s rich cultural heritage. 06/03/2026
Spotlight Designing resilient settlements in Karabakh In partnership with World Urban Forum Karabakh and East Zangazur are rebuilding through smart villages, sustainable housing and heritage-led urban recovery. 27/02/2026
Art Watch: Casa Batlló mapping show begins Gaudí centenary celebrations Barcelona's Casa Batlló has begun a year of events marking the centenary of the iconic architect Antoni Gaudi's death by staging a stunning audiovisual experience to inaugurate a new contemporary art exhibition space within the walls of the famous art nouveau building. 03/02/2026
Design The end of The Line? Saudi Arabia scales down plans for Neom megacity After years of cost overruns and delays, Saudi Arabia’s flagship futuristic megaproject, Neom, is set to be significantly scaled back. The futuristic super-city, meant to run entirely on alternative energy sources, was due to host the 2029 Asian Winter Games, which has now been postponed. 26/01/2026
Culture news Archaeologists unearth only building by Roman architect Vitruvius The newly excavated basilica is the only building definitively attributed to Marcus Vitruvius Pollonius, a founding figure of western architecture. 21/01/2026
Around Azerbaijan Baku’s layered history and living culture In partnership with Azerbaijan Tourism Board Baku reveals its old soul and modern spirit through historic streets, revived neighbourhoods and a multicultural identity shaped by centuries of coexistence. 30/12/2025
Focus The Islamic Civilization Centre in Uzbekistan: a modern masterpiece of Central Asia In partnership with Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan Islamic Civilization Centre in Uzbekistan stands as a modern architectural masterpiece rooted in centuries-old traditions. 23/12/2025
Design Amazing architecture: Frank Gehry's most iconic designs Frank Gehry's buildings are routinely described as organic, spellbinding and striking. His architecture was unconventional, challenging traditional forms and therefore divisive, but few, if any, could claim indifference . Here's Euronews Culture's look at some of his most provocative works. 08/12/2025
Culture news Legendary architect and designer Frank Gehry dies aged 96 Among his many masterpieces were the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain; The Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles and Berlin’s DZ Bank Building. 06/12/2025
No Comment London's landmarks recreated in gingerbread at exhibition UK's capital is hosting the Gingerbread City, where architects swap drawings for dough to build a miniature world made of biscuit and sugar. 28/11/2025
Design Discover the Hansen House and Poland's open form architecture pioneers Just an hour away from Warsaw, along the River Bug, stands a wooden house, hiding layers of history, complexity and architectural innovation. The creation and residence of renowned Polish architects Oskar and Sofia Hansen is both a showcase and a moving tribute to the "Open Form" style. 16/11/2025
Design Dubai Design Week 2025 puts community at heart of regional goals As Dubai Design Week marks its 11th year and takes community as its focus, director Natasha Carella reflects on the festival's growth while championing regional voices and authentic design narratives. 06/11/2025